Keysight / Agilent B1505A Power Device Analyzer / Curve Tracer

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The Keysight B1505A Power Device Analyzer / Curve Tracer stands out as the only all-in-one solution for characterizing high-power devices, adeptly handling an impressive range from the sub-picoamp level to 3000 volts and 20 amps. This unit is essential for evaluating innovative power devices that utilize cutting-edge wide bandgap materials like silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). Enhanced flexibility is offered through the unique modular design that includes separate high-current (HCSMU) and high-voltage (HVSMU) modules, along with a powerful high-power SMU (up to 1 A/200 V) and a multi-frequency capacitance measurement unit (up to 5 MHz).

The user-friendly software environment of the B1505A Analyzer / Curve Tracer allows seamless device characteristic checking and fault detection. Users can intuitively control the independent sweep variable using a rotary knob, permitting real-time evaluations of key parameters such as breakdown voltage. Built-in capabilities include automatic storage of measurement setup data and results on the instrument's hard disk, along with easy transfers to USB storage. Printouts of graphical measurements can also be quickly generated for reports.

Test fixture solutions are vital for safety given the high voltages and currents involved, as well as for accommodating various power device package types. Unlike earlier models that restricted testing based on device size, the B1505A features a large fixture adapter that supports a wide range of devices such as power MOSFETs, diodes, and IGBTs. A built-in interlock ensures the safe application of high voltages and currents.

The increasing demand for efficient and precise testing in power devices—including power management ICs (PMICs) and power MOSFETs in automotive applications—necessitates advanced testing capabilities. As more power devices are created using SiC and GaN materials, having high-voltage measurement capabilities surpassing 1000V becomes critical. Additionally, on-wafer testing is crucial for minimizing development timelines.

Features and Specifications of the Keysight B1505A include:

• PC-based instrument with Windows® XP Professional OS
• Curve tracer mode featuring a user-friendly knob sweep function
• Ten modular slots accommodating HPSMU, HVSMU, HCSMU, and MFCMU modules
• Offline data analysis with Desktop EasyEXPERT software

Measurement Capabilities:

• High-power SMU measures from 10 fA to 1 A and from 2 µV to 200 V
• High-current SMU measures from 10 pA to 20 A and from 200 nV to 40 V
• High-voltage SMU supports sub-picoamp leakage measurement at 3000 V
• Multi-frequency capacitance measurement unit from 1 kHz to 5 MHz, functioning up to 3000 V DC bias

Sourcing Capabilities:

• High-voltage SMU supplies 1500V at 8 mA or 3000 V at 4 mA (Pulsed or DC), with pulse widths from 500 µs to 2 s
• High-current SMU provides 20 A at 20 V (Pulsed) and 1 A at 40 V (DC), with pulse widths ranging from 50 µs to 1 ms

Module Selection Guide: